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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 410.50 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 410.50 and 251.14 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 410.50 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/410.50 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 410.50 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 103,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,092.97/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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